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AMD Clinical Trial Enrollment Disparities Show Gaps in Racial and Ethnic Representation

Despite balanced participation based on sex, a new study uncovers significant underreporting of minority groups, urging for more equitable inclusion in future research.
January 14, 2025

Prevalence of DR Rises, While Dilated Exam Rates Decreased

Screenings went down in all populations except non-metropolitan statistical area communities, showing that a greater understanding of health disparities in these areas is needed.
January 14, 2025

Study Validates AAOph Preferred Practice Patterns for Staging POAG

Conducting VF testing, OCT and optic disc exams during initial and follow-up visits protected against short-term diagnostic changes, as did seeing a glaucoma specialist at the first visit, researchers found.
January 14, 2025

Osteoporosis Medication Increases Risk of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

Physicians should educate their patients about the complications that could arise with bisphosphonate use.
January 13, 2025

Glaucomatous Eyes Exhibit Peripapillary Vascular Density Reduction

This was observed in comparison with healthy controls who have large physiological cupping, which may help differentiate between the two.
January 13, 2025

Four or More Drinks Per Day Associated with Higher Odds of POAG

A nationwide survey of almost 4,000 patients revealed a dose-response connection between frequency of use and the condition.
January 13, 2025

Novel Risk Factors Identified for Uveal Melanoma

Although certain predisposing elements have been previously elucidated, none were for populations of adolescents and young adults.
January 10, 2025

Study Details Effects of Tamsulosin on Anterior Segment

After treatment, researchers observed thinning in the area of the dilator muscle and a smaller post-dilation pupil diameter.
January 10, 2025

Survey Explores Frustrations of DME Patients

Frequent clinic visits, insufficient one-on-one counseling from their doctors and worries of being a burden to caregivers were among the concerns.
January 9, 2025

Study Documents How Weather Negatively Impacts Adherence

Alongside several other significant factors, snowfall and storms kept many glaucoma patients indoors.
January 9, 2025